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FEATURES FOR RECORDING
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SPORTSI When ?WIDE MODE? is set to ?SQUEEZE ? ( pg. 26),
(Variable Shutter Speed: 1/250 - 1/4000)the ?O? indication blinks in blue and Snapshot recording
This setting allows fast-moving images to be captured becomes impossible.
one frame at a time, for vivid, stable slow-motion I If Program AE with special effects ( pg. 30) is engaged,
playback. The faster the shutter speed, the darker the certain modes of Program AE with special effects are
disabled during Snapshot recording. In such a case, the
picture becomes. Use the shutter function under good
lighting conditions.icon blinks.
I If SNAPSHOT is pressed when ?DIS? is set to ?ON?
SNOW: Compensates for subjects that may ( pg. 26), the Stabilizer will be disabled.
otherwise appear too dark when shooting in extremely I During playback as well, all snapshot modes are available
bright surroundings such as in the snow.when ?COPY? is set to ?OFF? in VIDEO Menu.
SPOTLIGHT: Compensates for subjects that may ( pg. 28) However, the shutter sound is not heard.
otherwise appear too bright when shooting under I During Snapshot recording, the image displayed in the
extremely strong direct lighting such as spotlights.viewfinder may be partially missing. However, there is no
effect in the recorded image.
NOTE:I When a cable is connected to the AV connector, the shutter
?SPOTLIGHT? has the same effect as -3 with the exposure sound is not heard from the speaker, however it is recorded
control. ( pg. 32)onto the tape.
TWILIGHT: Makes evening scenes look more
Motor Drive Mode
natural. White Balance ( pg. 33) is automatically set to
??, but can be changed to your desired setting. When Keeping SNAPSHOT pressed in step 5 provides an
Twilight is chosen, the camcorder automatically adjusts effect similar to serial photography. (Interval between still
the focus from approx. 10 m (32 ft) to infinity. From less images: approx. 1 second)
than 10 m, adjust the focus manually.I The Motor Drive mode is disabled when ?REC SELECT? is
SEPIA: Recorded scenes have a brownish tint like set to ?/?. ( pg. 28)
old photos. Combine this with the Cinema mode for a
classic look.
Auto Focus
MONOTONE: Like classic black and white films,
your footage is shot in B/W. Used together with the
Cinema mode, it enhances the ?classic film? effect.The camcorder?s Full Range AF
system offers continuous shooting
CLASSIC FILM*: Gives recorded scenes a strobe ability from close-up (as close as
effect.approx. 5 cm (2") to the subject) to
STROBE*: Your recording looks like a series of infinity.
consecutive snapshots.However, correct focus may not be
* Available only when the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is set to obtainable in the situations listed
?VIDEO?. below (in these cases perform Focus detection zone
?Manual Focus?):
I When two subjects overlap in the
Snapshot (For Video Recording)same scene.
I When illumination is low.*
This feature lets you record still images that look like I When the subject has no contrast (difference in brightness ADVANCED FEATURES
photographs onto a tape.and darkness), such as a flat, one-color wall, or a clear,
1Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to ?VIDEO?.blue sky.*
I When a dark object is barely visible in the LCD monitor or
2Set the Power Switch to ?M? while pressing down the the viewfinder.*
Lock Button located on the switch.I When the scene contains minute patterns or identical
3Open the LCD monitor fully. (pg.12)patterns that are regularly repeated.
I When the scene is affected by sunbeams or light reflecting
4Set ?SNAP MODE? to the desired mode. off the surface of a body of water.
( pg. 25, 26)I When shooting a scene with a high-contrast background.
5Press SNAPSHOT.* The following low-contrast warnings appear blinking: ,
I There is the sound effect of a shutter closing., and
I The ?O? indication appears and a still image will be NOTES:
recorded for approx. 6 seconds, then the camcorder re-I If the lens is smeared or blurred, accurate focusing is not
enters the Record-Standby mode.
possible. Keep the lens clean. ( pg. 48) When
I You can perform Snapshot also during recording. A still condensation occurs, wipe with a soft cloth or wait for it to
image will be recorded for approx. 6 seconds, then the
dry naturally.
normal recording resumes.
I When shooting a subject close to the lens, zoom out first.
I Regardless of the Power Switch position (?A? or ?M?), ( pg. 12) If zoomed-in in the auto focus mode, the
Snapshot recording takes place using the selected
camcorder may automatically zoom out depending on the
Snapshot mode.distance between the camcorder and the subject. This will
NOTES:not occur when ?TELE MACRO? is set to ?ON?. ( pg. 26)
I To remove the shutter sound, refer to ?BEEP? on page 27. |
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